Whether it’s a dome, cup or pendant, new research shows bird nest designs match specific climatic conditions, giving hope that some can adjust nesting behaviours for changing weather conditions. The post Birds are the ultimate architects, designing t...
‘Frog saunas’ could help save endangered species from the devastating chytrid fungus. The post How soaking in saunas could save our frogs appeared first on Australian Geographic.
Does last summer’s mass coral bleaching event sound a death knell for Australia’s beloved Great Barrier Reef? “Not on my watch!” is the message coming from the army of heartbroken, but resolute, marine scientists who’ve responded to the crisis by dou...
1975: The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park is created. The post Defining Moments in Australian History: Protecting the Great Barrier Reef appeared first on Australian Geographic.
This year marks the 100th anniversary of the first aerial circumnavigation of Australia. Aviator Michael Smith retraces the flight in his unique amphibious flying boat, Southern Sun, starting and finishing at RAAF Base Point Cook, on Melbourne’s Port...
Despite climate change, corals in the Kimberley region show remarkable resilience to harsh conditions, providing valuable lessons for conservation efforts. The post Kimberley corals could hold the key to saving our reefs appeared first on Australian...
Coochiemudlo is just a stone’s throw from the Brisbane CBD, but the island’s protected wilderness areas, tight-knit community and slower pace of living make it feel as though it’s worlds away. The post Coochiemudlo Island: Beyond the emerald fringe...
When it came to assigning a photographer to cover the World Solar Challenge, from Darwin to Adelaide, we had to have Thomas Wielecki! The post Notes from the field: ‘I loved witnessing that obsession’ appeared first on Australian Geographic.
A recent study has uncovered the monumental impact just one species has in providing a functioning ecosystem. The post Estuary stingrays shift ‘insane amount’ of sand appeared first on Australian Geographic.
Extraordinary images captured by camera trap show a wombat sharing its burrow with a fox and her cub in northern NSW. The post An unlikely alliance: Wombat and fox family become housemates appeared first on Australian Geographic.